Trae Golden's exit doesn't change Vols' expectations

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin doesn't believe the expectations for
his team should change even after the transfer of Trae Golden, which
leaves the Volunteers without a lot of experience at point guard.

Martin expects incoming freshman Darius Thompson to
get the first chance to take over as the Vols' main point guard, a role
Golden held the last two seasons. Thompson, a 6-foot-4 combo guard
recruited by Tennessee to play the point, signed with the Vols last
month.

Tennessee's lone returning pure point guard is walk-on Brandon Lopez.

Tennessee announced Tuesday that Golden was
transferring. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated
Press Wednesday his departure was due to academic problems. The person
spoke on condition of anonymity because the university hasn't announced why Golden is transferring.

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